Scholarship

Invited Talks &
Guest Presentations

2026

  • Motivation as a Lifelong Process in Music Learning and Professional Practice

    Online

    Invited Speaker · University of Rhode Island · March

  • How Research Informs Great Teaching: Human Studies in Action

    In-person

    Invited Speaker · Piano Teacher Engagement Series 2025-2026 · Feb

  • Motivating Minds: Understanding Child Psychology in Teaching

    In-person

    Invited Speaker · Piano Teacher Engagement Series 2025-2026 · Jan

2025

  • Motivating Your Piano Students: Practical Strategies That Work

    In-person

    Invited Speaker · MTNA Piano Teacher's Forum, Central New Jersey · Nov

  • Cultivating Motivation and Empowering Practice through Interest Development

    Online

    Invited Speaker · University of Missouri · Mar

2024

  • Navigating the Transition from Graduate School into Professional Life: Practical Tips and Effective Strategies

    Online

    Invited Speaker · University of Rhode Island · Apr

  • Music Educators as Scientists

    In-person

    Invited Speaker · Brazosport College, TX · Feb

2023

  • Peer Connections: Building Professional Spaces for Belonging

    Online

    Invited Speaker · Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy · Nov

  • Meeting Students Where They Are: The Power of Interest in Music Practice

    In-person

    Invited Speaker · University of Houston · Nov

  • Meeting Students Where They Are: The Power of Interest in Music Practice

    In-person

    Invited Speaker · The University of Texas at Austin · Nov

2022

  • My Journey to Healthy Musicianship: Practical Ideas for Exploration and Self-Reflection in the Piano Studio

    Online

    Invited Article Discussion · Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy · Nov

2020

  • Empowering Our Students with Effective Practice Strategies

    Online

    Invited Speaker · Piano Talks, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica · Jul

2015

  • Experiencing Tonal and Stylistic Differences in the Works of Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Debussy: A Guide for Advanced Students

    In-person

    Lecture Recital · Louisiana State University · May

2014

  • The Costa Rican Repertoire as a Contribution to Teaching Piano at Early and Intermediate Learning Stages

    In-person

    Lecture Recital · I Encuentro de Pianistas, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica · Jul